Following 7 months of overperformance from Australian banks, the upcoming results season is likely to be well received by the market. In our monthly view on Australian equities we look at 4 areas of focus we believe will shape reporting season:

Australian equities performed quite strongly during the first three months of 2021, delivering around half the long-term annualised return of the market.

Wilsons is pleased to have acted as Joint Lead Manager to the successful $45m capital raising for global communications SaaS provider Whispir (WSP:ASX). The capital raised provides Whispir with additional growth capital to pursue its significant global growth opportunities in ANZ, Asia and North America.

In our latest Behind the Strategy video, Wilsons Head of Investment Strategy, David Cassidy addresses equity market valuations, the impact of bond yields on asset markets, the A$, growth opportunities and asset allocation. Watch to learn more.

Wilsons are delighted to have acted Joint Lead Manager and Joint Underwriter on the $47m IPO of Top Shelf International, which listed on the ASX on the 10th of December 2020. Top Shelf is a Melbourne based producer and marketer of high-quality Australian spirit-based beverage brands, with an ambition to create high quality, authentic Aussie spirit brands.

Congratulations to Martin Perelman, Advent Partners and the whole SILK Laser Clinics Australia team on the successful Initial Public Offer (“IPO”) of SLK on the ASX. Shares in the company closed at $3.58 on day one of trading, reflecting a 4% increase on list price, driven by strong investor demand.

Wilsons are delighted to have acted Joint Lead Manager and Joint Underwriter on the $47m IPO of Top Shelf International, which today lists on the ASX.

SILK Laser Australia Limited (“SILK”) has lodged its Prospectus with ASIC for an Initial Public Offer (“IPO”). Wilsons is acting as Joint Lead Manager and Underwriter to the IPO. The IPO will raise approximately $83.5 million at an indicative market capitalisation of approximately $162.5 million.